Arsenal are reportedly poised to launch a last-ditch effort to sign Ander Herrera.
The Manchester United star is thought to have already signed a pre-contract with Paris Saint-Germain, opting against penning a new deal at Old Trafford.
Herrera’s contract expires in the summer and the midfielder is free to talk to foreign clubs about a summer move. That does not apply to United’s direct rivals, but L’Equipe claim Unai Emery is a big fan of Herrera and wants the Gunners to move for the Spaniard.
PSG are confident they have won the race to snap Herrera up on a free transfer, but neither United or Arsenal are giving up just yet.
United believe they can still convince Herrera to perform a U-turn and sign an extension with the club, while Emery is pushing for Arsenal to make a move. Arsenal would happily sign Herrera, as the 29-year-old would come without a transfer fee.
With Arsenal yet to secure Champions League football, Emery is still waiting to find out how much money he will be given in the summer to spend.
Arsenal have been linked with a host of United stars in recent months, with centre-back Eric Bailly a reported target for Emery.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan was the last United player to move from Old Trafford to the Emirates, a deal which saw Alexis Sanchez going in the opposite direction.
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